Security Specialist
Resume:
KIESHA BROOKS
Security Specialist
Reston, VA *0191
adhlzw@r.postjobfree.com
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Willing to relocate to: Arlington, VA - Alexandria, VA - Fairfax, VA
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Security Specialist
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc - Silver Spring, MD
May 2015 to Present
Supervising Security Officers an helping Clients an Officers with daily operations. Prepares written reports an self
inspections. Manage after hours alarm response activities. Handle escalated security issues an emergency situations.
Checking windows an locks making sure the building is secure. Checking ID badges for employees to enter the building.
Patrolling the building monitoring equipment an observing cctv. Providing excellent customer service.
Customer Service
Harris Teeter - Potomac, MD
March 2012 to May 2015
Assist clients an vendors with their everyday needs.
• Restocking shelves and Replacing or discarding returns.
• General store maintenance.
• Providing Excellent customer service.
Security Officer/Supervisor
Wackenhut Security - Takoma Park, MD
2008 to 2010
• Protecting staff an property from theft or damage, or persons from hazards or interference, including the potential for work
place violence in the work place. Control access to client facility through the admittance process.
• Monitors entrance an exits. Observes an reports.
• Prevents unapproved or unlawful entry, prepare logs an reports as required for post.
• Successful record of responding quickly an stabilizing situations.
• Maintains an displays good public relations skills when interacting with visitors, personnel an clients.
• Conducting field inspections of security officers at various different sites.
• In charge of preserving order for the client.
Security Officer/Supervisor
Initial Security - Columbia, MD
2006 to 2008
Provided security services for various business and commercial establishments
• Patrolled premises and surrounding corporate property, secured doors, windows, and gates
• Operated control switched on main gates and checked all vehicles entering/exiting
• Verifying serial numbers on trucks seeking clearance and checking contents of trucks
• Monitored visitors and workers entering work sites using iris scans and key cards
• Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
• Generated daily reports and shift activities, identified irregularities, and property damage
• Entered all information in computerized system and created badges for visitors and workers
Office Assistant
Brooks Heating and Air - Forestville, MD
2005 to 2006
First point of contact for all administrative activity at small contracting firm
• Assisted clients calling for service, maintaining appointments and dispatching service workers
• Maintained financial records, handled A/R and A/P and entered data into computer system
• Shipped, received, and maintained inventory to ensure adequate supplies
• Handled special orders for parts, as needed
Professional Basketball Player
INTERNATIONAL TEAM
2002 to 2005
Played Professional International Basketball for France, China and Mexico
• Participated in community activities and motivational speaking to young people.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's in Business Management
Coppin State University - Baltimore, MD
1997 to 2010
BS in Business Management
American University - Washington, DC
SKILLS
• Security (8 years)
• Customer Service (10+ years)
• Organizational Skills (8 years)
• Microsoft Word (8 years)
• Stocking (5 years)
• Management (5 years)
• Microsoft Excel (2 years)
• Typing (2 years)
• CCTV
• Conflict Management
• Intelligence Experience
• Loss Prevention
• Security System Experience
• Surveillance
• Writing Skills
• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Information Security
• Quality Assurance
• Supervising Experience
• Telecommunication
• Program Management
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Security Guard Licenses
March 2010 to March 2021
Virginia License
2019 to 2021
DCJS#99-613458
Maryland Guard License
2021
Maryland Licence#102-142881
CPR & First Aid
March 2019 to March 2021
Certification.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Experienced Security Guard with five+ years in the corporate and retail environments
• Licensed Security Officer in Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia
• Successful record of responding quickly and stabilizing situations
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to use monitoring equipment, iris scanners, and key cards
• International experience, works well with diverse populations
• Able to identify problems and offer alternative solutions
• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet, Outlook
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